Authorities secured the vicinity. The circumstances surrounding the fall, whether accidental or intentional, and whether it involved a student or another individual, remained unclear at the moment.
A representative from the university, Benjamin Johnson, mentioned in a written statement that the university had been informed about the incident but had no further details to disclose regarding the situation.
There were visible signs of distress among some attendees at the event. Despite the incident, the commencement ceremony proceeded as planned, with no mention of the incident by the speakers.
"For those impacted by today's events, we will provide access to counseling and other support services," a spokesperson stated as per information from CBS affiliate WBNS.
As per the university's records, 12,555 individuals were granted their diploma or certificate in person during the ceremony, as reported by the news outlet.
Recent protests related to the Gaza conflict have caused disruptions on various campuses, including Ohio State University. Following a crackdown by the university on protests concerning investments in Israel, more than three dozen students and demonstrators are facing misdemeanor charges.
